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Pádraig and Róisín McEneany are among the most popular and sought-after Set Dance Masters on the Irish dance scene. Pádraig hails from South Armagh, and Róisín from Dublin, but together they make their home in Annagassan and have been dancing together since they met in 1989. Indeed, it was through dancing that they first met, when mutual friends paired them together as the “perfect couple” on and off the dance floor.
Both studied Irish Dancing as children, but when they met legendary set dance Master Connie Ryan, they both were hooked on the traditional sets of Ireland. They were members of the Slievenamon Set Dancers who toured throughout the United States. They have produced two DVD/CD packages entitled The Full Set 1&2 with their group Faoi Do Chois (On your feet). They continue to teach weekly classes and workshops throughout Ireland and also have held master classes in the USA, UK, Italy, France, Dubai, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Corsica and many other locations around the World.
Pádraig composed the popular Merchant Set, dedicated to their long-time friend Ned O’Shea, owner of the Merchant Pub in Dublin, where they taught classes for many years. He also composed the CroisLoch Set dedicated to Pádraig’s parents from Crossmaglen and Camlough in Co. Armagh. Pádraig’s latest composition is the Corsican Set. Pádraig and Rósiín have been visiting Corsica since 2000. The Corsican have their own quadrilles but they always wanted their own set. Padraig wove their movements into the Corsican Set.
Pádraig and Rósiín has recently been honoured by CCE for the work on preserving and promoting traditional dance. They were awarded Gradam na hÉigse in November 2025. They are the first Dance masters to receive this award.
They are known for their fancy footwork and attention to detail in maintaining the special features of each individual set, and cater to dancers of all ages and abilities in a relaxed and friendly manner.